Houston PI Litigation Attorney — Trial-Ready & Mentored

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus uncapped monthly/year

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Paid holidays

Job summary

Thompson Law in Houston seeks a Litigation Attorney to own a personal injury docket and litigate with senior trial lawyers guiding you. You’ll handle depositions, motions, and trials, while coordinating with skilled paralegals and medical staff to build strong cases.

The role emphasizes courtroom ambition, hands-on experience, and direct client advocacy, with mentoring and collaboration across a national firm platform. A competitive base salary accompanies an uncapped bonus.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 3–8 years of legal experience with active litigation experience preferred.
• Solid command of Texas civil procedure and evidence; capable of drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions.

Responsibilities

• Own a docket of personal injury cases from filing through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, and motions; take and defend depositions.
• Work with medical records specialists to understand injuries and translate into damages models.
• Try cases as second or first chair, participate in hearings and mediations.
• Value cases, prepare demand packages, and negotiate with adjusters and defense counsel.
• Direct and support paralegals and assistants assigned to your docket.
• Advise clients on strategy, progress, and settlement/trial decisions with clarity and compassion.
• Learn from senior trial attorneys and grow toward first-chair trial work.

Skills

Texas license

Litigation experience

Courtroom experience

Organization

Communication

Tech proficiency

Client advocacy

Adaptability

Tools

Case management software

Legal research databases

Job description

Thompson Law in Houston seeks a Litigation Attorney to own a personal injury docket and litigate with senior trial lawyers guiding you. You’ll handle depositions, motions, and trials, while coordinating with skilled paralegals and medical staff to build strong cases.

The role emphasizes courtroom ambition, hands-on experience, and direct client advocacy, with mentoring and collaboration across a national firm platform. A competitive base salary accompanies an uncapped bonus.